Summer League GDT: Mavs vs. Kings, Vegas, 07/13/13, 5:00 PM CST - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

j0Shi · 07-13-2013, 12:48 PM

Looking forward to Ledo, Crowder, Mekel in no particular order.

LSMF · 07-13-2013, 12:55 PM

I wanted to see Larkin :/

j0Shi · 07-13-2013, 12:56 PM

Larkin making his best Roddy impression is surely a crappy start to a career.

Kante · 07-13-2013, 01:05 PM

Also interested in James.

LSMF · 07-13-2013, 01:10 PM

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Larkin making his best Roddy impression is surely a crappy start to a career.

Him getting injured so quickly gives me the impression that he was probably being ultra aggressive...does anyone know exactly how he got hurt?

EricaLubarsky · 07-13-2013, 01:10 PM

I'm actually really excited to see four different guys in summer league.

Ledo- I wanna see the top 3 prospect out of high school whose been hiding for a year. Should he have been drafted in the top 5 this year? No one knows because he hasn't played in any big games since high school.
Mekel- is he Ricky Rubio jr.? Guy looks like he can pass and has a leader mentality. I wanna see some pistol pete passes or at least some floor leadership.
James- dude was a stud last year (10pts, 9reb, 2.6blocks) and I hope he's grown (stronger) and gotten more polished
Crowder- I want to see this new thinner frame on a guy that may take a huge leap this year from an excellent rookie season.

EricaLubarsky · 07-13-2013, 01:11 PM

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Him getting injured so quickly gives me the impression that he was probably being ultra aggressive...does anyone know exactly how he got hurt?

Dude's greatest advantage is his speed, agility and hops. It's not too hard to imagine him trying to throw it down on a bigger guy and coming down wrong. He has the second highest vertical in NBA combine history with a 44-inch running vertical.

mavs777 · 07-13-2013, 01:52 PM

I'm most excited to see ledo, crowder, and carmichael, i really think carmichael is going to surprise some people and if for whatever reason brand isn't back he may make the roster. I get the feeling Mekel will disappoint some folks someone I talked to called him a above average D league talent, he can't shoot and his only real skill is his pick n roll play.

Melonhead · 07-13-2013, 02:36 PM

Is it worth going to watch in person? Never seen a summer league game and don't have NBA TV. I live 20 minutes from the arena.

SeanL · 07-13-2013, 02:46 PM

how can I watch it?

Budapest Maverick · 07-13-2013, 03:13 PM

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Mekel- is he Ricky Rubio jr.? Guy looks like he can pass and has a leader mentality.

He's like 3 years older than Rubio.

I want to see him too, i think he could be a very good backup PG in this league. The israelian league, while not that strong, it still gave the Euroleague winner in a couple seasons if i remember correctly, so it can't be that crap. And Mekel was the MVP of that league. He's a very good passer.

Budapest Maverick · 07-13-2013, 03:14 PM

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how can I watch it?

I'm sure there will be a couple of links before the start (which is like 1 hour 50 minutes), check back before the game.

Melonhead · 07-13-2013, 03:24 PM

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I'm sure there will be a couple of links before the start (which is like 1 hour 50 minutes), check back before the game.

Links? Sweet.

Budapest Maverick · 07-13-2013, 03:26 PM

Is it allowed to post them here, right? I think i remember seeing them during games.

Kante · 07-13-2013, 03:26 PM

Click on it when it starts:

http://www.firstrow1.eu/watch/195391...er-league.html

Underdog · 07-13-2013, 03:27 PM

Holy crap, am I looking forward to this game... Missing the playoffs completely made for one loooong offseason - I'm jonesing for some Mavs basketball!

Budapest Maverick · 07-13-2013, 03:28 PM

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Is it worth going to watch in person? Never seen a summer league game and don't have NBA TV. I live 20 minutes from the arena.

Usually it's very bad quality, lot's of one on one basketball, but when you are interested in a player of two, sure, it's worth it. If i would live near, i'd watch it, but if no player really interests you on our roster, and just want to watch a good basketball game because you missed it, you probably going to be dissappointed.

spreedom · 07-13-2013, 03:40 PM

Otherwise, Summer League cost only $15. I got it last week before the Orlando games started. Pretty good deal when the stream is working.

Melonhead · 07-13-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Budapest Maverick

Usually it's very bad quality, lot's of one on one basketball, but when you are interested in a player of two, sure, it's worth it. If i would live near, i'd watch it, but if no player really interests you on our roster, and just want to watch a good basketball game because you missed, you probably going to be dissappointed.

I am definitely interested in seeing Mekel/Crowder/Ledo, and for $25. I might head over if i cant find a decent feed. Firstrow doesnt do it for me.

Melonhead · 07-13-2013, 03:44 PM

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Otherwise, Summer League cost only $15. I got it last week before the Orlando games started. Pretty good deal when the stream is working.

Is the stream inconsistent? 15 aint a bad deal at all

SeanL · 07-13-2013, 04:54 PM

Is Crowder still going to be at the 3? I read somewhere Carlisle asked him to drop 15 pounds to play the 2.

Budapest Maverick · 07-13-2013, 05:18 PM

I already like Mekel.

Melonhead · 07-13-2013, 05:20 PM

Madebthe drive out to watch the game. Really like what I see from akognon. Aggressive.

Melonhead · 07-13-2013, 05:21 PM

Sitting next to a spurs scout btw

Bayliss · 07-13-2013, 05:23 PM

James needs to finish those around the rim.

Budapest Maverick · 07-13-2013, 05:23 PM

Sweet mid range touch from Ledo.

Budapest Maverick · 07-13-2013, 05:24 PM

Lmao at Jay pulling up from 3 in transition.

Budapest Maverick · 07-13-2013, 05:29 PM

Ledo looks like a legit 6'6 SG, looks big out there.

Budapest Maverick · 07-13-2013, 05:31 PM

I always have a feeling during summer league games that they play on a smaller court. Could it be?

yahyes · 07-13-2013, 05:31 PM

Mekel looks confused or hesitant.

Melonhead · 07-13-2013, 05:33 PM

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Lmao at Jay pulling up from 3 in transition.

Ledo was wide open to his left on that one too.

Bayliss · 07-13-2013, 05:34 PM

Come on Mathis.... just walk over there and tell #6 to leave the gym.

Budapest Maverick · 07-13-2013, 05:34 PM

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Mekel looks confused or hesitant.

I don't think so, he is a passer, not a scorer, and didn't see him pumping the ball at any possession, he gets rid of the ball fast, made some nice passes that could have led to more assists, or hockey-assist opportunities. I like him.